Middle Leader - Head of Physical Education, St Michael's College, MERRIMAC

Summary

St Michael's at Merrimac is currently seeking a Middle Leader - Head of Physical Education to commence in Term 3. The Middle Leader - Head of Physical Education will support the school’s mission by leading learning and teaching. This includes developing curriculum aligned with national, state, and local standards; implementing effective pedagogies; supervising teaching quality and student learning; using data analysis to guide decisions; building internal and external partnerships; and managing resources responsibly.

• Location: St Michaels College - Merrimac (S)
• Start date: 13/07/2026
• Work hours: 30
• Salary: $86,601 - $124,725 + Tier 3 Middle Leader Allowance + super
• Full Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 12 July 2026
• Contact: scarrara@stmichaels.qld.edu.au |07 5525 4000

About the opportunity

In this position you will be responsible for:

• Leading the coordination of designated curriculum areas taught in the school
• Applying contemporary research and data analysis to classroom practice through professional development, staff supervision, and induction of new teachers
• Providing pastoral care for staff engaged in the designated curriculum areas
• Coordinating and developing work programs aligned with national, state, and local requirements
• Staying current with curriculum developments and supporting staff learning through ongoing professional reading and research
• Managing assessment, moderation, and reporting processes, including accurate record-keeping
• Supervising teaching quality through collegial planning, moderation, classroom observation, and reflective practice
• Monitoring student learning outcomes using performance data and implementing appropriate interventions
• Contributing to school leadership through active participation in staff and middle leadership meetings
• Managing financial and material resources, including budget planning and expenditure

This is a continuing teaching appointment, with an initial appointment into the Middle Leader position including Middle Leader Allowance, concluding at the end of the current triennium (December 2026). Two subsequent three-year appointments with the Middle Leader Allowance can be offered subject to satisfactory performance in the position.

About you

To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:

• Developed work programs in alignment with national, state, and local requirements.
• Driving the assessment and moderation process when developing new programs.
• Leading and innovating within a specified curriculum area.
• Stakeholder engagement fostering collaboration and transparency.
• Having responsibility for a financial budget.
• For this position you are/not required to be Catholic. (update or delete)

Eligibility and Safeguarding requirement:

• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
• Current registration with Queensland College of Teachers.